Academic Research – Dr. Mert Gül | Macroeconomics & Financial Economics
I am Dr. Mert Gül, a university tutor and researcher in economics with a focus on macroeconomics, development economics, and financial economics. My work explores the complex relationships between economic, financial, social, and political indicators, with a particular interest in how financial risk factors influence economic development. I frequently apply advanced econometric techniques to both subnational and international datasets, allowing me to analyze economic dynamics across regions and countries with greater precision.
My research interests are supported by strong expertise in financial analysis, corporate finance, financial management, international finance, spatial analysis, and applied macroeconomics. Through my academic work, I aim to contribute evidence-based insights that help deepen our understanding of economic development, financial systems, and the broader factors shaping economic outcomes.
Publications
This study examines the multifaceted determinants of GDP growth in eight Eurasian countries (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan) focusing on the interplay of macroeconomic and financial indicators, labor markets, demographics, and trade.
This article investigates the intricate relationships between sovereign credit default swaps (CDS) and various Turkish financial assets, including the US Dollar to Turkish Lira exchange rate (USDTRY), the Borsa Istanbul 100 (XU100) stock index, and government bond yields.
Our study, provide a different approach than the bulk of existing literature which consider the relation between returns/levels or between volatilities and their impact on the volatility (leverage effects) as well as volatilities may affect returns/levels/rates in BIST100 by focusing on several economic and financial determinants
Japan, a G7 member and the world's third-largest economy, boasts a highly educated population of 125 million and is a global leader in industry, science, and technology. Renowned for its cultural refinement and significant soft power, Japan's modern economic development has been driven by export-oriented industrialization, positioning it as a pioneer in modern technology in Asia.